S.B. 1070 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


S.B. 1070
By: Jackson
Economic Development
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Current Texas law provides that payment of unemployment compensation
should not occur until the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) enters an
order at a formal meeting in accordance with a court judgment.  This law
contradicts both federal and case law, which require prompt payment upon a
determination of eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits.  SB
1070 repeals the requirement for TWC to enter an order in accordance with
the final determination of an action. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution. 

ANALYSIS

SB 1070 amends the Labor Code to repeal Section 212.209, which requires
TWC to enter an order in accordance with the final determination of an
action.  

EFFECTIVE DATE

Upon passage, or, if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act
takes effect September 1, 2003.